Guilford Young College vs Springfield Gardens Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Guilford Young College
Glenorchy · Catholic high school · 11-12
839 students · ICSEA 1020
Springfield Gardens Primary School
West Moonah · Government primary · K-6
192 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Guilford Young College Glenorchy TAS | Springfield Gardens Primary School West Moonah TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 42 | #87 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #620 of 1,472 | #3928 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 839 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 460 / 379 | 99 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | – | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 403 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.5 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.6 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 16% |
| Suburb | Glenorchy 7010 | West Moonah 7009 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gyc.tas.edu.au/ | springfieldgardensprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Guilford Young College scores higher on the Success Index (55.2 vs 32.9).
- •Guilford Young College has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springfield Gardens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.2).
- •Guilford Young College is the larger school with 839 students compared with 192.
- •Guilford Young College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -29%).
- •Guilford Young College is a catholic school while Springfield Gardens Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Guilford Young College better than Springfield Gardens Primary School?
On the Success Index, Guilford Young College ranks higher (55.2 vs 32.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Guilford Young College and Springfield Gardens Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Glenorchy and West Moonah in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Guilford Young College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springfield Gardens Primary School has 10.6.
How do Guilford Young College and Springfield Gardens Primary School rank in TAS?
Guilford Young College is 8th of 42 and Springfield Gardens Primary School is 87th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.